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By DC Velocity StaffNov 09, 2007
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  • FKI Logistex Alvey Systems, an integrator of automated material flow solutions, has appointed George Reyher account manager for Latin America. Reyher will focus on expanding the company's presence in the Latin American marketplace, including its preparations for the launch of a new international office in South America.
  • Borroughs Corp. has announced the retirement of Gerald (Jerry) Norman, executive vice president, as well as the appointment of Joseph Cascio as vice president of sales. Norman's career with Borroughs began in 1959, when he joined the company's production department. He rose through the ranks to the position of executive vice president and was appointed to the corporation's board of directors in 1991.
  • Interroll Corp. has announced the appointment of Steve Hankey to small belt drive product manager for AC-powered products. Hankey will be responsible for small belt drive marketing and business development. Prior to joining Interroll, Hankey spent five years at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young as well as six years at Emerson Electric designing and marketing AC motors.
  • Gregory R. Borchers has been promoted to vice president, concepting and estimating for Intelligrated. Borchers has been in the material handling industry for the past 20 years, working in both the manufacturing and distributor arenas
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